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Endocrine

Endocrine

Pertaining to internal secretions, hormonal.

Compare: exocrine.

Origin: gr. Krinein = to separate The secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect.Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.


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